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I remember back in the day, we were advised to " dress how you wish to be addressed." Great rule to live by, in my opinion.

After getting divorced last year, I took the opportunity to improve all areas of my life. This channel has helped me to push myself in so many ways. I lost 95 lbs and have used John's videos to help me rebuild a new, better looking and much better fitting wardrobe. I now look at old pictures of myself and just shake my head. The knowledge I've gained from this channel has changed my life. Thanks, John!

I'm a full time caregiver for my wife with Alzheimer's and I make a point of dressing both of us nice. It would be easy to spend the day in pajamas but I feel better and making her look nice also makes me feel better. Earlier this year she had home health coming and the physical therapist told us that we were some of the best dressed people he visited.

Its not about anyone else . Its about SELF RESPECT . As you get older ,your tastes may have to change , but you never ever give up . If you dress well and take care of yourself , chances are you will be more positive and live longer . I dont do it for compliments , I do it for me . I have a beautiful wife and 2 beautiful daughters , I dont want them looking at me , and thinking " the old man ,has given up " 😂

This was absolutely brilliant! I am a woman, and I am always so impressed when I see a man dressed like he cares. When he is dressed, and looks put together. If a guy is a five, he immediately goes to an eight if he looks like he has style and cares.

Perfect timing for this video. I was looking at my closet a couple of days ago and thought "I really need to step it up and grow up". I'm one of those guys who says that I don't care what other people think, but now is the time to do it for my own self-respect and confidence.

My father use to tell me, they threat you like they see you. Always dress Nice. Excellent Chanel, great help for over 40s like me. Apreciate it

Two words: Self Pride...and OWN IT!

It definitely helps you feel more confident, but it also just helps in so many subtle ways without being “what other people think of me.” Every time you walk into a hotel lobby or ask where the bathroom is you’re giving yourself just that extra little edge of charisma that opens doors and puts people around you at ease. It’s also just nicer for everyone else, and given how slobby so many people are, even a middling effort gives you an advantage.

Thank you for this! I'm a woman who has been living in t shirts and yoga pants. Today I wore an actual shirt and pants and felt like a confident new person! I know you're geared towards men, but your advice is helpful for everyone!

I’ve found that dressing nice-even put-together causal-makes me feel more confident. And it’s also a fun way to reinvent yourself in a small way each day as I put together outfits. One day I lean dapper, another day I lean street. I enjoy it!

I don't care what other people think about me. But I do care that other people understand what I think about myself. The way we present ourselves plays such a huge part in that. Simple things like posture, grooming, and clothing can speak so much louder than words.

I love dressing up and looking presentable. Yesterday I was at an art gallery and was approached by 2 women and we spoke for a bit. I'm sure it had to do mostly with the fact that I was dressed nicely.

Once again well said John. Dress for yourself and not for others….part of self confidence comes from looking good in what you’re wearing. If you look good you feel good. It comes through that way in others eyes as well. Have a great summer! Peace, health and happiness to you!

Hi John, after my divorce, I really work on myself. One way was to present myself in a more confident manner. I am often told that I’m “ too dressed up” when all that I have on is an Oxford and chinos. Either way, it makes me feel better about myself and it gives me more confidence to dress better.

great video. I have been “dressing better” for years now. I often receive compliments at work on my clothing- even women saying “ I wish my husband dressed better. Unfortunately, (or fortunately) it’s easy to dress better then most men and stand out because most folks just don’t seem to care that much about their appearance. My brother uses the “ I don’t care what other people think of me” line often. I will continue to be mindful of my appearance because I have experienced first hand the difference in how people interact with you when you are well dressed.

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Excellent video John! Legendary even. We should most definitely dress better for ourselves first and foremost. If we don’t care how we look, no one else will either.

Man I’m so happy that you dropped this! I was dressed in one of my best and I paid attention to the reaction of people. It was definitely worth looking better than the general public! Love you! Thanks again for the content!

I’m 37 this year and beginning to realize the importance of dressing up as a more mature man and going more smart casual. I’ve always admired Jordan Peterson’s fashion sense. I aspire to be as sophisticated as him.

I absolutley feel better about myself when I am dialed in with my clothes. Its just a great way to increase confidence and self esteem.

I dress well for MYSELF. It just makes me feel great and boosts my mood. When dressing well, I never have to worry about feeling poorly about how I look if I should meet someone whilst I’m out and about. Rightly or wrongly, people’s initial perceptions are formed in the first 30-45 seconds of meeting. It takes further time to listen to peel back the layers. Dressing looking like one just rolled out of bed or ready to scrub the kitchen floor doesn’t send a positive message does it. 🤔 #Legend

Thank you John.

I need to give you a big thanks, I've been following you for around a year or so now and really took big steps to improve my wardrobe and how i look at all times (I also have more shoes/boots than my wife now LOL). People definitely notice and my confidence (even though I'm happily married) has grown immensely b/c I know i look good and feel good....thank you!

Sincerest thanks for some of your insights, John. Wishing you the best on your journey.

Valuable tips for life. Thanks, John!

I think a T-shirt is OK if it is a solid color, fits correctly, and is paired with a denim jacket, or nice chore coat. Just make sure it is appropriate for the occasion.

I say that all the time. I can tell what era you peaked in by the way you dress… you still can’t let it go!

Great video John, thanks!

Thanks again John as always!

For me , I first notice this a few years ago. I walked into a Staples store in shorts and a tee shirt and no one looked at me. A few days later, I walked in to the same store, only this time I was wearing slacks and a polo shirt. Store employees that didn't even look up , where waiting on me hand and foot. Having said that, I dress nice for my own pleasure.

Good video, you hooked me some time back. Your content goes farther than just 40+ men, I'm 64 and it's helped me tremendously. I've also found that it's really not that expensive to maintain what I call a stylish, "healthy" looking wardrobe for every day casual and dress occasion wear. Thanks.

Up until this day i still remember this saying a friend of mine from hs told me "dress your age not your shoe size". For some reason that has always stuck until this day and totally makes sense.

Absolutely agree John. If you dress well, it’s a statement of how you feel about yourself. The only issue I have are shoes. Recently had bunion surgery and my feet are messed up from work in 31 years at UPS. I have some great casual, but classy, looking loafers that I can’t wear. 😢

Take pride in yourself that sums it up

I have found one major downside to dressing well, I’m a working musician and when I dress well at my solo gigs I tend to not sell any merch, it’s like people look at me and think “I’m not giving him any money, he’s clearly got plenty of his own” I’m sell way more stuff when I go with just jeans and a T shirt.

Men, we should make an effort! I see too many people, including myself at times, and we have gotten lazy! We are happy looking sloppy! Dress well, catch the eye of someone, and who knows what the future might be!!! Great video John!

Legend!! Thanks for these tips John!! Growing up in the U.K., business type school uniforms with blazers and ties for the boys were the mandatory national standard...even in public schools back in the 80s. It taught us as kids back then how to dress professionally for the professional world once we graduated. Still wear business suits to the office here in South Florida as I work in the courthouse. I'm not a lawyer so I don't have to wear a suit, but I do for myself and my self respect. It's not to impress anyone.. it's just how I was raised and yet I still get the respect from men and admiration from women....because they don't know WHO they are greeting when they greet me!! It also makes you feel better about yourself!! Even on "casual Fridays" I up my game on my causal dress!! Someone once said "How you dress is how you want to be addressed" and that's so true!! 👍

I have taken this advice to heart and noticed how it changes things. I see many men dressed as overgrown teenagers where I live on the weekends especially. I think the taking it up a notch combined with a healthy mental attitude makes a huge impression. Even a t-shirt and jeans combination can work, especially with good looking shoes or boots, situational awareness being key. Not a fan of Jordan but he makes an excellent point here. Thanks again John for all you do here.

Thanks again John and the comment section. Respect ourselves and others will follow suit. I always feel great when I step out looking my best.

Good info-thanks!

Agreed Again!!

Great video John! I bought Collars and Co thanks to you your recommendation. I am really impressed! Cheers!

Great, practical advice on how to present yourself well. I think self respect has a lot to do with it. It takes real courage to make an effort and stand out from the crowd. However, the extra effort is so worth it. I like the saying " Am I extra, or are you just BASIC? Says it all. Legend!

Damn! Your killer videos just keep coming! Love it. Thanks John.

Loving that this is broken into chapters ❤

discovered the videos by accident earlier today and I'm glad I did. Picked out 10 random videos, some new and some a little older, and I liked what I saw. very cool and useful tips you present. they are not advanced either, on the contrary quite simple some of them, but still brilliant. Will get through all the videos eventually and I'm sure I'll be using many of your tips. thank you very much John. this was brilliant

Those polo shirts that feature a 4 bottom placket, open sleeves, and pointed collar are the golf shirts of the '70's & '80's. Two of the most popular brands were Pickering, and Hathaway.

Great content John.

Thank you so very much for posting. I live in New York and it's currently a or perhaps was always a oxymoron of men's fashion practicality. Once the fashion capital of the east coast at least with a throbbing garment district with all the ancillary industries and communities feeding it, it's changed quite a bit. I was once an athleisure body boy BEFORE it was a trend, so many years ago, when most men across the board were dressing up, regardless of what anyone thought, it was the norm. But I've always known the importance of how in my youth how my clothing impacted my OWN experience and in turn how others responded to me. I'm a suit wearer. Summer suit, winter suit, I always have an ensemble of some sort at the ready. And yes, the summer scorchers put me squarely in the air conditioning 😅. I noticed and envied, especially since I've aged, how women NO MATTER the day or occasion are ALWAYS on another level when it comes to their presentation to the world. I admired that and wanted them to have something good to look at too, so I immediately changed my groove. Loafers are great. The Alden suede/ leather tassel version is beautiful/ sturdy. Again, thank you for your the sharing of your experiences and expertise.

My pet peeve for middle-aged men - backwards baseball caps. 😬 I ditched my flip flops years ago and all my baseball caps. T-shirts with logos about 4 years ago thanks to John and other fashion channels. #legend

Self respect, confidence and self esteem all improve when you dress better, people treat you better as well...and women really do notice!

That senator from Pennsylvania is a walking example of the devolution of American men. Meets the president of the us in clothes you would mow the lawn in..ridiculous

I like dressing up for a reason like a wedding, graduation, etc. Other wise, I’m a biker. Denim and black leather. Now that I think about it, I just wore the leather to a wedding‼️

love the white cardigan

Nice Jordan P. excerpt.

I agree. You don’t need a suit. Elevated basics are enough. ❤

If in a relationship or not.... I like to be seen as an attractive man for my own pleasure. I don't care if other men think differently.... I like the positive feedbacks from women

For me it’s not about other people’s perceptions although I agree that’s reality. It’s about being multidimensional and appreciating the esthetics of color, fit and fabrics. Look at photos from the 1950-60s - suits and dresses. I like todays open rules but a nice suit that you chose, or shoes, allow you to transform on the spot. They’re conversation starters. Casual dress is great, but so is taking it to the next level.

Legendary, John. Thanks for including the thoughtful comments of Jordan Peterson too. Eye-opening.

Self respect dude. It took me years to understand that. I dress decently, or at least try to not for anyone else but for me!

How do you dress up on a super hot day? Good clothes and shoes look awful when you’re constantly sweating.

Been wearing casual long/short sleeve linen shirts instead of athletic shirts for a while. They're casual and they look good (and comfortable). You also won't go poor buying them.

Thanks to this channel, I now won't leave the house without a collar unless I'm exercising. If I'm wearing trainers, that's because I'm exercising. I absolutely love polo shirts but I treat these as my minimum standards.. 😊

Legend

Great channel. I wear t-shirts all the time, but they have to be good quality with depth of color. I wear St Croix Collection.

you gotta love Dr Peterson's sense of style!

I disagree to the statement there is no downside. The downside is the cost. Not all of us are rich millionaires.

It first hit me when I was about 34 and my dress sense was still roughly the same from my student days and I didn't really care about how I looked, until 2 guys got on the same train carriage going home from work, both late 40's possibly early 50's. One dressed very well (For example, Brown Brogues, dress jeans, blue shirt, nice watch and a Tweed Sports coat) while the other resembled Steve Buscemi from the "How do you do Fellow Kids" Meme, cap and all. One looked great, the other was the butt of jokes by other travellers on the carriage long after they left. The well dressed guy, a little over 10 years on is still among the first people I think of on how a older gent should dress and the template I hold myself against and the other guy, a cautionary tale, for trying to recapture long gone youth or those days when I don't feel like making the minimum effort when I step outside

I enjoy your channel so much. I have seen a big change since the pandemic where grown men are dressing down ALL the time. I am even disappointed in the NBA where known well dressed coaches are now wearing sweatshirts on the sidelines. Even my well dressed pastor no longer wear ties during his Sunday sermons. ☹️.

There are those that complain that, "Dressing like your children is unadult", while I say dressing in a suit on a hot day at Disneyland with your children is asinine... Dressing well has it's place, but dressing practical does as well... 🤔

You know the old saying, “ Look good. Feel good.”? Sometime in my late 30s, my confidence reached a new level. I concluded that my wardrobe had to match the state of mind I was in. My thought became, “Feel good. Look good.” Now, I find dressing down a little challenging.

When you dress good, you feel good.

Yeah, I feel the same way, when I want to be in an environment where I want to dress a little more elevated, I will do my best to do so, but if I'm going to the corner store or Walmart, why should I care about how l look.

Personally, I prefer v necks over t shirts. Looks a thousand times better

Hi Legend, I need a sock tutorial. When I was a kid, mowing the lawn in black socks was out. Now casual socks are all black. When can I were ankle socks, when can I wear no-shows? I’m lost, please help!

Why not a suit? Especially in colder weather, it's so easy suit and white shirt. Works everyday.

Right on point as usual John. I find it difficult to believe that grown man honestly doesn't feel better about themself when their dress is "elevated". Come on, I would be hard-pressed to be convinced that a man in sloppy sweatpants and t-shirt doesn't feel better even a pair of jeans and better shirt choice so long as those clothes fit appropriately. Now if the same individual hasn't bought any new clothes and their old better clothing choices are too tight and they simply refuse to go shopping that's an entirely different story and question. You need to respect yourself enough to care.

The advantage of people out there wearing pajamas and sweats is...that even when I'm dressed down (say sneakers, jeans and a tee shirt) I look better than them.

I retired from the military last week, and I can confirm the mental boost you get from wearing that uniform!

I dress for myself not please other people .if I get a compliment that's icing on the cake . But I do it to please myself

I send my Bff these videos, he mostly uses band T shirts & cargo shorts all the time 😅😅😅 I've told him dress better ,youa re not 20,you are 42,but he says " I don't care" ,but I'm sure his wife does ,just doesn't say anything,

Hi I was just wondering does this simple dress code apply to men in their sixth

If you look good you feel good !

Good personal hygiene, dressing well and essentially making an effort every day is good for your physical and mental wellbeing.

If Peterson said it, I am all in. I actually have heard this speech by Jordan many times - "cause they are sick of dressing like kids"!!!!

I want to start wearing suits everyday although I like things to be convenient and with suits or jackets they need to be taken to the cleaners and picked up which takes time and planning. Wouldn't it be nice if all clothes were machine washable and would come out the dryer clean, fresh and wrinkle free. Seems like a shark tank idea in the making.

Great content, John. There seems to be a trend - for summertime at any rate - towards men wearing shoes without socks. For a young guy, maybe, but I don't think it is a good look for those of us over 40. What do the viewers of this channel think?

How about shorts? Golf shorts vs denim shorts? Can a polo shirt go with denim shorts? 🤔

Well said, time to dress up I've been dressing down all my life. I'm 69 yrs old 😢.

Hi. Your white top, What is it & where did you get it from please.

I remembered once Lewis Capaldi said: "I really wish that I dressed up a little better"

Western world is a world of adolescence Ive noticed in my life Beauty in woman is in the hair and makeup and men is in the clothes they wear Personally im over wearing black aside from maybe jox n sox as its the colour of death Blue suits remind me of authority and there out too Greens are too much army So i find greys are great

Are you going to create a 50 over fashion channel soon?

fashion depends in which part of the world you're at. You wouldn't be rocking a suit in a tropical country, i.e. the Philippines or during a hot summer. Choose your clothes accordingly and, obviously, do not wear flip flops unless you're walking to the beach.

Thank you! I have been repulsed by the slovenliness that has taken over American men. A few weeks ago I checked into the Shelbourne in Dublin (only 5 star hotel in Ireland) with my 90 year old mother who lives in the Florida Keys. She said out of the blue how good it was to see men dressed well and well groomed!. She then went on to say how good it is to seen men in white shirts with ties. I agreed and remarked there were no rediculous haircuts. These were men of different ethnities. All of them were clean shaven. Wha a relief that at least some men understand. I wish it would catch on. I used to like beards. Now, men don't shave heir necks and it looks terrible. And, that diabolical looking soul goatee is worn out. I have seen only one man that looked good with it. Please keep up the good work!

I’ve been watching this channel for a while and I’ve made changes to my wardrobe and I can’t believe the difference it’s made to my life

As much as I disagree with Peterson's politics, I must absolutely admit that he generally dresses very well these days.

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